3 Bedroom Detached House

TRINITY COTTAGE,
NORTHTOWN, NORTH WOOTTON, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 4AG
Wells 4miles, Glastonbury 6miles, Castle Cary 11miles, Frome 16miles, Bath 22miles, Bristol 24miles.

Guide Price Range £825,000 to £875,000

The house offers an entrance hall, cloakroom, snug, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory and utility room/pantry. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a shower room and a separate bathroom. A secret set of stairs ascend to a fabulous 4th bedroom/loft room. There are 2 lifts in the property, one to access the first floor and another to go on up from the first floor to the loft room. It is worth noting that there is scope to create a 2nd loft room above the principal bedroom.
 
Outside there’s parking for two vehicles on a gated, gravel drive and an additional space on the northwest side of the plot. An attractive, landscape garden offers an appealing backdrop to the property and adjoins wonderful rolling countryside.
 
Location
Tucked beneath the western slopes of the Mendip Hills, North Wootton is an attractive and unspoilt Somerset village offering a quintessential rural lifestyle within easy reach of both Wells, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. Surrounded by rolling countryside and overlooking the Somerset Levels towards Glastonbury Tor, the village combines period charm, a close-knit community and excellent access to some of Somerset's most beautiful landscapes.
 
Characterised by its mix of handsome period cottages, individual country homes and converted farm buildings, North Wootton appeals to buyers seeking peace, privacy and a genuine village atmosphere. The historic Church of St Peter forms the heart of the village, while quiet lanes, mature trees and the meandering River Redlake contribute to its timeless appeal.
 
Description
A charming property which although constructed in the1980’s possess a very real sense of traditional, period charm.
 
Nestled in a highly desirable, historic hamlet, the house blends artfully with the local vernacular but has the benefit of being of relatively recent construction and a manageable size.
 
Lifts on all floors help may appeal to some buyers.
 
There’s scope to extend into a second, equally spacious, loft space to create an additional 5th bedroom or office, if required. There is also scope to acquire 2 large agricultural barns and yard by separate negotiation, please see separate listing for Northown Barns.
 
Accommodation
The front door opens to an entrance hall, on the left is a cloakroom. The kitchen/breakfast room is straight ahead with a range of fitted units, an eyelevel double oven with grill, and electric hob and extractor. There is space for a fridge/freezer and plenty of room for a table and chairs. One corner is currently taken up by a lift which ascends to the bedroom above.
 
The utility room/pantry has fitted units and a sink as well as space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and an additional freezer, and the boiler is tucked into the corner. It is worth noting, this room could be opened into the kitchen if additional space is required.
 
Double interior, glazed doors lead out to a conservatory which has French doors on the right to the terrace.  A single glazed door opens to the rear path which leads around the side of the house to the additional parking space and lane.
 
The kitchen also has a half-glazed door to the terrace and rear garden, and this tends to be the door most frequently used by the current owner.
 
From the entrance hall, the rest of the ground floor accommodation opens to the right and consists of a dual-aspect snug and a dining room, and a generous sitting room, which has French doors to the terrace, and open fire, with marble and ornate timber surround. At the far end of the room, stairs rise to the first floor.
 
Upstairs, you will find 3 bedrooms, all with built-in cupboards, a family bathroom, a family, shower room and secret stairs, rise to a fabulous loft room with two large roof lights windows overlooking spectacular countryside at the rear.  A lift comes up from the bedroom below to this loft room whilst the lift from the kitchen enters the principal bedroom at the other end of the house. These two lifts enable ascent to the loft room without using stairs.
 
Outside there is a gravel drive with an attractive painted timber gate, and the gardens are enclosed by a handsome wall with railing, allowing a good view of the surrounding farmland. The gardens are a combination of stone retaining walls, steps, floral beds, shrubberies, mature trees and lawn. The paved terrace on the east side of the house provides an attractive, sheltered place to sit for a morning coffee.
 
In addition, to the north of the house there is a bin store, potting shed, and a gate to the extra parking area off the lane.
 
Tenure and Other Points
Freehold. Not listed. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage with a bio digester. Oil fired central heating and hot water. Council tax band F. EPC rating XXXX.
 
 
Directions
From our office in Wells follow A371 towards Shepton Mallet but turn right to North Wootton and Bighams Dulcote Quarry. Then turn immediately left (signed for Recycling Centre). Follow the lane to the ‘T’ junction and turn right onto Worminster Batch. Follow this lane for approx. a mile, around a sharp left bend, take Mill Lane on the left and the house is immediately on the right.
 
About the Area
Characterised by its mix of handsome period cottages, individual country homes and converted farm buildings, North Wootton appeals to buyers seeking peace, privacy and a genuine village atmosphere. The historic Church of St Peter forms the heart of the village, while quiet lanes, mature trees and the meandering River Redlake contribute to its timeless rural setting.
 
Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.
The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield .
Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.
 
Important Notes
Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements
 
Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.
As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.
We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.
The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.
 
Property Details
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. 
 
VIEWINGS
Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.
 
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